Ludhiana News: Major Civic & Traffic Updates Today
Stay ahead with the latest from Ludhiana! Key civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments you need to know for January 8, 2026.
Stay ahead with the latest from Ludhiana! Key civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments you need to know for January 8, 2026.
Ludhiana Police arrests two individuals for plotting a targeted killing. Weapons and a stolen motorcycle recovered. Investigation reveals inter-gang rivalry motive. Read the full details.
Unauthorized food stalls in Ludhiana are occupying footpaths and parking spaces, causing severe traffic congestion and pedestrian issues. Residents demand immediate action. Read more.
Stay ahead with the latest from Ludhiana! Get crucial updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for January 6, 2026. Watch the full video for complete coverage.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation outlines major 2026 projects: 100 electric buses, European-style road redevelopment, and solid waste management. Residents share expectations for a cleaner, greener city.
Ludhiana residents demand stronger policing & traffic management after 2025 saw a surge in gang shootouts and illegal firearms. Read about their concerns and proposed solutions.
A 22-year-old man was shot and injured in Ludhiana's Dhandari Kalan area following a monetary dispute. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Read for details.
A 29-year-old's detailed mapping of NH-66, India's most dangerous highway, reveals shocking safety gaps. Discover the data-driven story behind the perilous road.
Ludhiana residents demand stricter enforcement and long-term planning to tackle severe traffic congestion. Key issues include illegal parking and encroachments. Read the full report.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation plans a new multi-storey parking lot near Mata Rani Chowk to resolve the massive parking crisis in Old City's wholesale markets. The project aims to accommodate 2,700 vehicles.
Ludhiana's flagship food street project, worth ₹4.89 crore, is in limbo after the irrigation department denied a critical NOC. The project has failed for the third time due to bureaucratic hurdles.
Ludhiana gets a major water boost! A new Rs 1 crore canal water supply project promises to solve water scarcity for many residents. Learn how this initiative will transform the city's water infrastructure.
Khanna police launch emergency measures on Ludhiana-Delhi highway to fix 53 black spots before dense fog hits. Read about the race to prevent winter pile-ups.
Ludhiana Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma announces an aggressive 2026 security blueprint featuring 1,268 new CCTVs and a digital database to track criminals. The plan builds on a year of record drug seizures and a 92.7% conviction rate.
NHAI plans to open a 5-km elevated highway segment on the Kochi-Alappuzha corridor by March, featuring Kerala's first dedicated highway cycle track. Read about this major infrastructure boost.
Ludhiana district administration initiates a detailed ground survey in Lal Dora areas to identify illegal constructions and encroachments. The move aims to enforce building bylaws and ensure planned development.
Ludhiana police arrested nine individuals for drug peddling after a landlord reported suspicious activity. The raid uncovered heroin and cash. Read the full story.
The Union Cabinet approves India's largest BOT highway project, the 374-km Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor. It will slash Surat-Chennai travel by 45%. Read more about this transformative infrastructure push.
The Union Cabinet greenlights a 374-km greenfield highway in Maharashtra, part of the Surat-Chennai corridor, set to slash travel time by 45% and boost connectivity. Read more.
The Union government has greenlit two crucial highway projects in Maharashtra and Odisha, totaling Rs 7,210 crore, to boost connectivity and economic growth. Read more about the strategic infrastructure push.
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The Union Cabinet greenlights two major highway projects worth Rs 20,668 crore, including a 374-km Nashik-Solapur greenfield corridor and NH-326 upgrade in Odisha, boosting connectivity and economic growth. Read more.
Ludhiana police launch massive security operation with 900 personnel for New Year's Eve. Strict action promised against drink-driving, hooliganism, and harassment. Read the full plan.
A massive fire gutted a building and factory in Ludhiana's Gandhi Nagar. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. No casualties were reported. Read for details on the incident and response.
To curb malpractices, India's road ministry mandates conciliation for disputes above Rs 10 crore in highway contracts. Learn about the new rules and their impact on BOT, HAM, and EPC projects.
NHAI to start detailed project report for concrete 4-laning of Kopargaon-Malegaon highway via Yevla and Manmad. Plan includes a Yevla bypass to ease traffic. Read the latest updates.
Ludhiana's Transport Nagar, North India's second-largest transport hub, grapples with broken roads, sewage failure, garbage piles, and rising robberies. Transporters demand urgent action from authorities.
Stay informed with the latest from Ludhiana. Get key updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Watch the full video for all details.
Ludhiana faces a growing homeless crisis. Authorities and experts propose solutions for better shelter and rehabilitation. Discover the challenges and potential paths forward for the city's most vulnerable.
A collision near Shambhua bridge caused a night-long 25-km traffic jam on Kanpur-Sagar highway. Stranded commuters faced cold and dense fog. Read the full report on the incident and clearance efforts.